FROM A LITTLE KITCHEN IN HER COTTAGE ONE MUM FROM THE GOWER HAS CREATED A SWEET TREAT WHICH PEOPLE AROUND THE COUNTRY CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF.

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We are excited to announce we have agreed a partnership with Newport City Homes (NCH) to help them deliver on their vision, providing homes in communities where people want to live in 2020, and beyond.

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Santa’s arrival is drawing closer and the season of giving has begun, so in the run up to Christmas we will be holding three prize draws on our social media pages.  These prize draws will run from December 2nd – 20th 2019. There will be a total of three prizes to be won, over a 3 week period, and each draw will run for one week only (Monday to Friday).

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There are always some impressive deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This year, we’re giving you a heads up on where to find all the best deals, in order to help you furnish your new home.

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After November 30th 2019 you will no longer be able to open a Help to Buy: ISA, as it is being replaced with the Lifetime ISA (LISA).

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Have you had a busy year selling, buying or letting your home? We BOO-lieve you deserve a well-earned break this autumn. So, are you ready to TREAT yourself to a stress-free movie night?

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The appetite of investors was firmly in evidence at the latest auction held by All Wales Auction on the 8th October in the Village Hotel, Cardiff, where many lots sold for well over their guide price.

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We’ve scouted a selection of homes with the cosiest of living rooms - perfect for snuggling up by the fire this coming season. The homes we have chosen are from a variety of areas around Wales, so we believe that there is something to suit everyone!

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Local estate agency Peter Alan is urging homeowners to start marketing their homes now if they want to be moved in by Christmas.

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The Talbot Green, Pontyclun and Llantrisant area in Rhondda Cynon Taff has long been a popular place to live. From one bedroom flats to homes for those with big budgets there’s something to suit everyone. Here we’ve highlighted a selection of our distinctive homes currently for sale with pa black in our Talbot Green branch.

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We had a great time at Pride Cymru in Cardiff over the bank holiday weekend! Take a look at some of our wonderful parade pictures #PrideCymru

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Not many successful careers start with a broody chicken, but Emma Levey is different. A self-described ‘Vale Girl’ she grew up just outside Cowbridge and went to school in the town. At the age of 33 she has already had a career to be proud of. Illustrator, author of children’s books and an associate lecturer at UWE in Bristol, her first picture book Hattie Peck has now been translated into over a dozen languages...

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We would like to invite you to our exclusive launch of pa black sales and lettings in Pontcanna!

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We would love for you to help us to celebrate 4 years on Cowbridge High Street on Saturday 17th August!

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Peter Alan in Gorseinon had great success recently, selling a property in just over a week, after it had been on the market with another agent for four months.

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This month, Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend returns to Cardiff to celebrate its 20th birthday. Held across the August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 23th – 25th, over 50,000 people are expected to join together in the Welsh capital to raise awareness of equality and diversity and support the LGBT+ community. #StillProud

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Just a stone’s throw away from the sea, these eight properties are located in the perfect spots for enjoying seaside days out, or evening strolls along the beach this summer.

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In many ways walking through Cowbridge is like walking back in time...

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Earlier this year pa black teamed up with two business partners: Porsche and Green & Co Accountants. We held a landlord event at the Porsche Centre in Cardiff and 50 investor landlords attended. As this event was so successful we are planning another later this year.

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We are living in ever-changing times with the current political uncertainty and speculation continuing, leading to numerous reports of consumer confidence being hindered and a subdued housing market. However, this does not seem to be the case in South Wales, with Peter Alan’s results so far this year being strong, a positive sign for the local property market.

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Agents and landlords who operate in the private rental sector in Wales are about to be faced with a number of challenges as Welsh Government introduces a raft of new legislation. The aim is to give tenants easier access to the sector and more security of tenure.

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We have joined forces with Eden Project Communities in Wales to encourage customers to get to know their new neighbours by joining in with The Big Lunch, the UK’s annual get together for neighbours, bringing them together for friendship, food and fun.

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The hardest part about trying to save money can sometimes be just getting started. To help make saving your cash a habit rather than a chore, Sainsbury’s Bank have set you a challenge to form new habits when it comes to saving a little extra money each week.

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Today celebrates Sir David Attenborough 93rd birthday and Plastic Free Day, can you commit to go plastic free for 24 hours?

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Inside Pontcanna, the village within a city

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Find out more about pa black lettings, the new prestige service from pa black

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Chepstow, Penarth and Mumbles are three of the top ten Welsh locations to feature on the 2019 Sunday Times list.

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Help buyers to gain the very best first impression of your property by spending a little time preparing before your open house. To help you get ready for the event we’ve put together some tips for giving your home those all-important finishing touches:

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We are deeply proud that we employ so many people in Wales and are always looking to engage with out Welsh roots. This doesn’t mean just paying lip service and nothing demonstrates our drive to engage with Welsh culture more than our new Welsh language provision.

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Rydym yn falch dros ben ein bod ni’n cyflogi cymaint o bobl yng Nghymru, ac rydym bob amser yn ystyried cysylltu â’n gwreiddiau Cymreig. Nid yw hyn yn golygu esgus cefnogi’n unig, ac nid oes unrhyw beth yn dangos ein hysfa i gysylltu â diwylliant Cymru mwy na’n darpariaeth Gymraeg newydd.

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Bake your own Welsh Cakes this St David’s Day with this easy recipe

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The spring period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for searching for property. As people shake off the cobwebs of winter and the weather gets warmer, potential buyers will be out in force looking for a new home.

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Wales’ multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan has announced that Teenage Cancer Trust Cymru is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months.

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Thank you so much to all our staff and customers who supported the fundraising efforts for our 2018 charity of the year Four Paws Animal Rescue (South Wales)

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We’ve been collecting toiletries over the last few months with our friends Bigmoose Coffee Co and today Bigmoose delivered lots of the donations to Ty Gobaith Salvation Army

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It is the season of giving, so in the run up to Christmas we will be holding a daily prize draw on social media. This will run from 10th – 21st December 2018 and we will give away prizes every day to a winner, with the final winner being announced on 22nd December.

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Did you know that nationally circa 30% of property sales fall through? And a half of all properties do not complete within a year? We want to help you avoid this and have a quick, smooth move so we have put together the below list of common pitfalls, with the ways we work to resolve them and things you can do to help.

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Last year over 10,000 toiletry items were collected. Following on from this success, this winter we are doing it again!!! Please help us by donating whatever you can. Collection points are in each of our branches across South Wales.

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Winter is traditionally a time when problems arise in properties seriously affecting homeowner’s day-to-day lives and can sometimes lead to high costs. Landlords must also ensure that they are taking responsibility for their properties and their tenants, and prepare their rental homes so they’re not faced with any nasty surprises later down the line.

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Traditionally, the festive period is one of the busiest times of the year for online property searches and local estate agency Peter Alan is urging homeowners thinking of moving in the new year, to instruct an agent today and get their property on the market ready for this seasonal surge.

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The Bank of England has predicted the housing market is set to remain stable and house prices to rise into 2019. This is a positive sign for anyone considering selling in the near future, says estate agency Peter Alan.

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The appetite of investors was firmly in evidence at the latest auction held by All Wales Auction on the 9th October in the Village Hotel, Cardiff, where many lots sold for well over their guide price.

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Please help with our collection for Four Paws Animal Rescue (South Wales). Through October we will be collecting items in our branches for dogs who are in desperate need.

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Local estate agency Peter Alan is urging homeowners to start marketing their homes now if they want to be moved in by Christmas. According to the agency, the months of September and October are an ideal time to sell your home. With children back at school and the summer holidays over, buyers are returning to the market and looking to purchase before the end of the year.

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Award winning estate agency, pa black, has taken the decision to launch a prestige lettings offering on the 15th anniversary of the launch of the original Peter Alan lettings service. pa black is the exclusive homes service from Peter Alan, with a clear focus on quality and distinction, which is recognised for selling properties in the upper-end of the Welsh market.

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Pride Cymru’s Big Weekend returns to Cardiff for the August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 24th – 26th, with 40,000 people expected to join together in a celebration of equality.

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As this year's Wimbledon's champions are set to be decided this weekend we have chosen our pick of the best properties with their own tennis courts, so you can start practising to be the next Andy Murray!

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Does your school have an aspiring artist who would like their artwork displayed publically?

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Staff at Wales’ leading estate and lettings agency are helping to raise vital funds for their Charity of the Year, Four Paws Animal Rescue South Wales (FPAWSW) whilst finding hidden star quality at Peter Alan’s Got Talent.

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Topping Zoopla's �Most Popular Properties list this month is the Grade II listed property that featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs at Coed Y Caerau Lane, Newport, on the market with pa black.

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Peter Alan Ltd, part of leading estate agency and property services provider Connells Group, today announces strong results for the year ended 31 December 2017 with pre-tax profits up 22% on 2016 to £1.691m; total revenue up 9%; and EBITDA increasing by 14%.

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Peter Alan have been offering all primary school pupils across the South Wales branch network an opportunity to showcase their artwork by entering their ‘Design A Welcome to your New Home Card Competition’. The winning design will be entered into production and used on the front of the cards given to all buyers for a year.

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There is only one month left to go before new Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) come into force across England and Wales.

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To celebrate St David’s Day we are offering you the chance to win an amazing hamper from Fabulous Welshcakes full of Welsh treats like Welshcakes, Welsh Brew tea, Wendy Brandon jams, Matt and Bens fudge, Nomnom chocolate and Welsh honey!

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The latest All Wales Auction which took place on the 14th February in Cardiff and on 15th February in Anglesey, saw more than 94% of lots selling at the fall of the gavel; including several residential properties and a plot of woodland in Llantwit Fardre.

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Through December and January, Peter Alan have been taking donations of toiletries in all 30 of their branches, in order to help the local homeless. Through the combined efforts of Peter Alan, David Lloyd club and the University Hospital of Wales over 10,000 toiletry items have been collected.

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Follow our simple recipe to make a perfect pancake every time this pancake day – we will leave the topping choice up to you!

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Our friends at Redcliffe Homes, who have two developments of brand new apartments - Rolls Building & Llangattock Court in the beautiful town of Monmouth, would like to offer a £50 Marks & Spencer voucher to one lucky person!

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We are offering your pupils an opportunity to have their art created into our ‘Welcome to Your New Home’ cards, given to all purchasers across our branches in South Wales for the year!

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One of Wales’ leading estate agencies has raised more than £4,000 for 2 Wish Upon A Star, after choosing them as their official charity partner for 2017.

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Wales’ multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan has announced that Four Paws Animal Rescue (South Wales) is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months.

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It is the season of giving, so in the run up to Christmas we will be holding a daily prize draw on social media. This will run from 11th-22nd December 2017 and we will give away prizes everyday to a winner, with the final winner being announced on 23rd December.

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The latest All Wales Auction, which took place on the 4th December in Cardiff, saw 100% of lots entered to the auction selling, including several residential properties from across South and West Wales and a plot of land in Pontypridd.

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Following on from the success of our collection of warm clothing and bedding for the homeless last year, this winter we are going to run Don’t Forget Your Toothbrush – collecting toiletries for the homeless.

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Wales’ largest estate agent, Peter Alan, today announces that it has acquired Roberts & Co Property Management Limited as part of its continued strategy to extend its regional rental network and increase market share.

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Between Christmas Day last year and the first working day of the new year Rightmove received 8 million visits, that’s a massive number of people to miss out on if you wait to sell until the New Year!

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What are you looking for in an estate agent? As technology continues to advance, the property industry evolves; in recent years we have seen the birth of the ‘online’ call-centre estate agents, bringing their own unique take on estate agency. But high street agents such as Peter Alan offer something very different when it comes to selling or letting your property. So what is the true value of a high street agent?

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Summer is officially over and the weather is changing, so now could be the ideal time for a declutter, ready for when the colder weather and darker nights force us to spend more time indoors.

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Gas Safety Week is a national safety campaign to raise awareness of gas safety in the UK. Taking place from the 18th - 24th September 2017.

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From award winning beaches, to rugged shore lines, our coastline offers a dramatic landscape full of activity. Those residing close to our shores are privileged to live in beautiful areas and wonderful communities. During the summer we all long for days at the beach taking in the sea air, but you don’t have to travel far to get that holiday feeling. We take you on a tour of coastal living in St. Donats, Ogmore-by-Sea, Porthcawl, and Mumbles.

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Confused about what Shared Ownership means? We’ve highlighted the key points to help.

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Peter Alan in Morriston have won the British Property Awards for Swansea. Their team performed outstandingly throughout the extensive judging period, which focuses on customer service levels. Peter Alan has now been shortlisted for a number of national awards which will be announced later in the year at a lavish ceremony in central London.

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So what makes up your credit score? What can impact on your credit score? How can you improve your credit score? We answer these questions and more…

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To coincide with the launch of our new branch in Chepstow we offered all primary school students across Chepstow, Caldicot and the surrounding area an opportunity to showcase their art by entering our ‘Design A For Sale Sign Competition’. Today we had the great pleasure of announcing the winner!

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The historic walled town of Chepstow, also known as “The Entrance to Wales,” is nestled within the Lower Wye Valley, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on the border between England and Wales. This bustling market town, referred to as Cas-Gwent in Welsh, translates as castle of Gwent, reflecting the importance of its Norman castle located at the heart of the town which is one of the earliest stone-built strongholds in Britain

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Have you been thinking about improving and updating your home? Now is a great time to carry out those DIY jobs so your home is to ready for you to enjoy though the summer months!

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Many of us dream big, but how many of us actually follow our dreams? We talk to entrepreneur, philanthropist and adventurer Jeff Smith, who is currently half way through his summit of Mount Everest, about that moment in his life, and how it inspired him to leave the world a better place than he found it.

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Average asking prices in Wales increase by 7.6%, says Rightmove

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In his new television show 'Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience', comedian Rhod joined us at Peter Alan to take on the sales focused world of residential sales.

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As a way of thanking our followers, in the run up to Easter we will be holding a Easter Egg Hunt with a daily prize draw on social media.

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This week, Prime Minister Theresa May signed off the Swansea Bay City Region deal, stating that she wants Wales "at the forefront of science and innovation". The plan is expected to create nearly 10,000 new jobs and trigger almost £1.3bn of investment in south west Wales.

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We want to send a massive thank you to all of our customers and staff who donated to the Grab Your Coat campaign, we had a grand total of 1,105 bags donated to the cause!

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Does your school have an aspiring artist who would like their art work published? To coincide with the launch of our 29th Peter Alan branch in Chepstow we are offering all primary school students across Chepstow, Caldicot and the surrounding area an opportunity to display their art by taking part in our For Sale Sign Design Competition.

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In aid of our Charity of the Year, 2 Wish Upon A Star, we are holding a Welsh Cake and Coffee morning across our branches on St David’s Day, March 1st.

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We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our 29th branch in Chepstow, specialising in both Peter Alan and pa black.

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Get your property on the market now if you're serious about selling! The spring period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for searching for property. As people shake off the cobwebs of winter and the weather gets warmer, potential buyers will be out in force looking for a new home.

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To celebrate that we are now offering lettings at our PA Black branch in Cowbridge we held an event for landlords at the branch on February 3rd.

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If your New Year's Resolutions included giving your finances a fresh start then it may be an opportune moment to review your mortgage, according to local estate agency Peter Alan.

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Wales' multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan has announced that 2 Wish Upon A Star is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months.

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One of Wales' leading estate agencies has raised more than £7,000 for T· Hafan, the hospice for children in Wales, after choosing them as their official charity partner for 2016.

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We are collecting warm clothes and bedding to distribute to the homeless as the freezing temperatures set in. All of the Peter Alan Estate Agents’ branches across south Wales are accepting donations over the next few weeks.

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With longer wintery dark nights, people heading away to visit family, and the knowledge that lots of houses are filled with gadgets and expensive gifts, Christmas and New Year is a busy time for burglars! So with the festive season upon us there’s never been a better time to make sure your house is secure.

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Moving house involves a lot of planning and preparation that often becomes overwhelming if you are doing it by yourself.

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Local estate agency Peter Alan is celebrating after its parent company Connells Group won Gold in the National Estate Agency of the Year category at the prestigious Estate Agency of the Year Awards

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The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 introduced the new compulsory system of registering and licensing for landlords and agents in Wales. The legislation made provision for those who needed to comply to do so within a year, but the enforcement powers are now active. This means that failure to comply with the legislation is now an offence and can result in a fine.

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Between Christmas Day last year and the first working day of the new year Rightmove received a 195% increase in traffic, that’s a huge surge of people viewing properties during the Christmas holidays!

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Winter is traditionally a time when problems can arise in properties seriously affecting homeowner's day-to-day lives and can sometimes lead to high costs. We have put together these top tips to prepare your home or rental property for the colder months.

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The Housing (Wales) Act 2014 introduced the new compulsory system of registering and licensing for landlords and agents in Wales. This is now live and Landlords have until 23rd November 2016 to comply. If you haven’t done so already you must register your details with Rent Smart Wales.

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Open houses are still a relatively new addition to the estate agent's marketing toolkit. Although they are standard practice in the US, here they are not as widely used, with some agents unsure if they truly add value to the vendor or buyer experience. We've had great success with Open Houses, with many sales being agreed because of them.

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With September well underway, we are urging homeowners to start marketing their homes now if they want to be moved by Christmas.

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The recent announcement by the Bank of England to cut the base rate is good news for home movers, according to local estate agency Peter Alan.

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We are pleased to report that the local property market remains buoyant following the result of the EU Referendum. As demand for property stays high and house prices continue to hold their value, we are certain that home movers shouldn’t put their home moving plans on hold and the team is encouraging prospective movers to come in for some expert guidance if they are unsure of the next steps to take.

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Wales' largest estate agency, Peter Alan, today announces that it has agreed to purchase Marina Quay estate and lettings agency as part of its continued strategy to extend its regional branch network and increase market share.

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Wales' largest estate agency Peter Alan is celebrating after its parent company Connells Group picked up two awards at the annual Lettings Agency of the Year Awards, held in association with The Sunday Times.

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At this time of the year house sellers often face a dilemma. Should they wait until after the holiday season before they put their home on the market? Or, if they are going on holiday themselves, should they put everything on hold and potentially risk losing a buyer while they are away?

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Wales largest estate agency, Peter Alan, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Jon Coombes as part of its long term strategy to increase market share and extend its geographical reach.

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What was the most popular property on our website last month?

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Local estate agent Peter Alan adds another trophy to their cabinet after winning gold in the Property category of The Cardiff Regional Awards.

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At Peter Alan we now have a new around-the-clock online repair reporting system to benefit tenants in our managed properties. The guided process provides us with the information we need to resolve the problems more effectively and save our landlords money and our tenants hassle.

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Mathew Pritchard, founder and co-creator of the popular MTV series Dirty Sanchez, has successfully completed his 30 day challenge whilst attempting to raise £100,000 for several worthwhile charities.

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The under 14's rugby team in Caerphilly has been able to have new rugby kits, thanks to the generous support of Peter Alan.

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Get your property on the market now if you're serious about selling, says local estate agency Peter Alan. According to the branch, the spring period is traditionally one of the busiest times of the year for searching for property. As people shake off the cobwebs of winter and the weather gets warmer, potential buyers will be out in force looking for a new home.

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The latest All Wales Auction which took place on the 16th February in Cardiff saw more than 83% of lots selling at the fall of the gavel; including several residential properties, a plot of land in Nantymoel, and a single garage in Cwmbran.

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Multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan have announced their support of Mathew's 30 day challenge to attempt to raise £100,000 for several worthwhile charities.

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We have noted a surge in the number of buy-to-let investors registering with us who are looking to purchase before the increase in stamp duty kicks in on 1st April.

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Wales' multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan has announced that T· Hafan is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months.

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At Peter Alan we believe that George Osbornes Autumn statement will bring confidence to the market for first time buyers. The Chancellor's housing plans are designed to give first time buyers a boost towards owning their own home.

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pa black, the exclusive homes service from Peter Alan, has been awarded The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Award for Prestige Estate Agency.

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As a way of thanking our followers, in the run up to Christmas we will be holding a 2 Days of Christmas #12DaysofGivaways daily prize draw on our website and social media

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Buy-to-let landlords and people buying second homes will soon have to pay more in stamp duty, the Chancellor, George Osborne, has announced.

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Many people wait until January to start thinking about selling their home but why miss out on the millions of people looking for property over the festive period?

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The new compulsory system of registering and licensing for landlords and agents in Wales, Rent Smart Wales, is now live. The aim is to raise standards in the private rented sector in Wales with the introduction of a new law requiring the registration and licensing of all landlords and agents.

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The Help to Buy ISA launches through selected banks and building societies on the 1st December 2015 and the team at Peter Alan welcome this as another positive move towards aspiring home owners taking their first step onto the housing ladder.

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Please consider supporting the Noah's Ark Children's Hospital Christmas Stocking Appeal. Christmas for most of us is a time for family and friends, gifts, eating and having fun; however, for young patients and their families, it can be a very difficult period.

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The new compulsory system of registering and licensing for landlords and agents in Wales, branded Rent Smart Wales, is going live on November 23. The aim is to raise standards in the private rented sector in Wales with the introduction of a new law requiring the registration and licensing of all landlords and agents.

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With Halloween and Bonfire Night just around the corner, make sure to keep your home and possessions safe as it’s statistically the worst time of the year for crime.

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New regulations have been introduced in England that require landlords to install smoke alarms on every level of their properties. Peter Alan is advising landlords in Wales to also fit their properties with smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as this is expected to become legislation in Wales in the near future.

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Peter Alan is urging homeowners to start marketing their homes now if they want to be moved by Christmas

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Before buyers come to view your property the very first impression they get will be created by the photos used online, in printed property details and in the press. Properties that are most eye-catching to buyers are likely to attract more interest and this can often take just a little effort from you. We have put together the some tips for individual rooms to help you prepare your home.

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The countdown to new legislation coming into force to regulate the Private Rented Sector in Wales has begun...

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Moving home is often one of the most stressful life events, but it’s also exciting too. Here are some tips to help you have a hassle free moving day.

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It’s easy to fall in love with a property and forget to be practical. However, by keeping your wits about you and asking the agent direct questions during the house viewing, it’s possible to avoid any problems later on.

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Each General Election sees a change in policy, which can have a direct effect on you and your property. So what does this election result mean for you?

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With Spring well and truly here, now is the time to start thinking about selling your home, as traditionally it is a very popular time with potential buyers.

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Due to the continued success of pa black, we will be expanding into the Vale and will soon be opening a new pa black branch on 52 High Street, Cowbridge.

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Multi-award winning letting agent Peter Alan have announced the release of their new unique rental guarantee product, PayProtect.

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Our Neath branch let a property in under 24 hours

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Phil Spencer offers his advice on how to choose an agent to look after your property.

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Wales multi-award winning estate agent Peter Alan has announced that Noahs Ark Childrens Hospital is to become its official charity partner for the next 12 months.

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To celebrate our 50th anniversary in 2015 we're offering 5 lucky winners the chance to win £100!

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Angela Davey, Head of Lettings at Peter Alan, has been appointed as the South Wales representative of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

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Peter Alan has raised more than £10,000 for Cancer Research Wales after choosing them as our official charity partner for 2014

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From January 2015, unlike many other local agents, we will continue to advertise your property on the UKs biggest property websites Rightmove.co.uk, Zoopla.co.uk and our very own brand new website peteralan.co.uk and can guarantee that your property will be in front of the biggest audience of home hunters around.

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Peter Alan has been awarded The Sunday Times Estate Agency of the Year Award for Best Wales Estate Agency for the fourth year running.

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Yesterday Chancellor George Osborne said stamp duty would be cut for 98% of people who pay it. If you’re buying a home in the UK for less than £937,500 you will pay less stamp duty, or the same.

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Multi-award winning estate and letting agent Peter Alan, which has 26 branches throughout Wales, have taken the decision to drive an aggressive expansion plan across their branch network and will open six dedicated lettings branches before the end of this year.

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Hannah David, Talbot Green Branch Manager recently visited a local Primary School to give a talk about what estate agents do as part of their first term module looking into different kinds of houses. Hannah gave the children a short talk about estate agents and she then showed them how to put property details together, where and how we advertise and how we make floorplans. Hannah then left each of the children with a blank picture of a house so that they could have a competition to decorate it.

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